Computer fundamentals courses can help you learn basic hardware and software concepts, operating systems, networking, and cybersecurity principles. You can build skills in troubleshooting, system maintenance, and understanding data management practices. Many courses introduce tools like Windows, Linux, and various programming languages, showing how these skills apply in everyday computing tasks and professional environments.

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: No-Code Development, Digital Transformation, Computing Platforms, Product Management, Middleware, System Implementation, Systems Integration, Business Transformation, Technology Solutions, Cost Management, Business Process, Project Management, Team Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Development, Google App Engine, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Application Performance Management, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Platform As A Service (PaaS), Kubernetes, Development Environment, Performance Tuning, Containerization, Debugging, Serverless Computing, Virtual Machines, Computer Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, PySpark, Databricks, Applied Machine Learning, Data Processing, Big Data, Apache, Real Time Data, Python Programming, Model Evaluation, Data Manipulation, Machine Learning, SQL, Data Transformation, Performance Tuning, Distributed Computing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Visual Storytelling, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Branding, Graphical Tools, Brand Management, Photo Editing, Digital Marketing
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Princeton University
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, FinTech, Encryption, Payment Systems, Security Engineering, Network Protocols, Key Management, Digital Assets, Data Storage, Transaction Processing, Distributed Computing, Scripting, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Financial Regulation, Data Structures, Market Dynamics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Unstructured Data, Health Informatics, Natural Language Processing, Clinical Documentation, Model Evaluation, Data Processing, Deep Learning, Model Training, Applied Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning, Medical Terminology, Artificial Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pragmatic AI Labs
Skills you'll gain: GitHub Copilot, Vibe coding, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering Tools, Software Documentation, GitHub, Context Engineering, Generative AI Agents, LLM Application, AI Workflows, Context Management, Software Development, Computer Programming Tools, Agentic systems
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Enterprise Architecture, AI Product Strategy, Product Management, Product Planning, Responsible AI, Innovation, New Product Development, Product Strategy, User Research, Scalability, Design Thinking, Lean Methodologies, Project Portfolio Management, Product Lining, Agile Product Development, Governance, Product Development, Resource Management, Brand Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Scripting, Email Automation, Google Workspace, Google Sheets, Automation, Spreadsheet Software, Scripting Languages, Gmail, Javascript, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Applications, Application Design, Application Development, Application Programming Interface (API), User Interface (UI)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), UI Components, Interactive Design, HTML and CSS, User Interface (UI), Responsive Web Design, Web Design, Code Reusability, Animations, Web Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Selenium (Software), Version Control, GitHub, Jenkins, Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Test Automation, Web Development Tools, Browser Compatibility, Test Data, File I/O, Data Access
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Cinematography, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Production, Video Editing, Post-Production, Animations, Media Production, Virtual Environment, Real Time Data, Image Quality
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks